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Ceremony in Grand Island, NE., honors Omaha officer/Walnut native killed on duty

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May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) – An Omaha police officer who was a Walnut, Iowa, native and who was killed in the line of duty about a year ago, has been honored for her devotion to protecting the public. The Grand Island, NE., Independent reports that officer Kerrie Orozco’s name was unveiled on the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial wall in Grand Island during a ceremony Monday. Four other officers’ names were also unveiled after investigations concluded that they died in the line of duty.

Orozco was killed May 20, 2015 as she and other members of the Omaha Police Department tried to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with a September 2014 shooting. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said at the ceremony that Orozco was not only an exemplary officer, but also a good person and member of society.

Woman accused of leaving newborn child in trash can

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May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A Davenport woman is accused of abandoning her newborn child in a trash can. 22-year old Ashley Hautzenrader is charged with child endangerment in Iowa City.

Ashley-Hautzenradar

Ashley-Hautzenradar

A criminal complaint shows Hautzenrader gave birth in a bathroom at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics late Sunday night. She later told UI Police she didn’t know she was pregnant and thinking the baby was dead, tried to flush it down the toilet. She later put the baby in a pillow case and placed it in a trash can. Hospital employees found the baby alive, but there’s no word on its current condition.

(Radio Iowa)

Backyard & Beyond 5-10-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

May 10th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Katrina James, Officer in Charge of the Atlantic Post Office about the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this week.

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Atlantic woman arrested on drug charge in Audubon Co.

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May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports two people from Cass County were arrested at around 11-p.m. Monday, following an investigation into an incident that took place near 335th and Quail Avenue. 26-year old Brittiny Christina Sampson, of Atlantic, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and, 29-year old Samuel Lavern Huffman, of Anita, was arrested for Driving While revoked.

The pair were transported to the Audubon County Jail and later released after appearing before a magistrate. Huffman was set to be transported to Cass County for processing on an outstanding warrant in Cass County. Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted in handling the incident and arrests.

Creston Police report 2 arrests

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May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say two people were arrested on separate charges, Monday evening. 36-year old Thomas Reno, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant for Violation of a Protective Order. Reno was being held in the Union County Jail while awaiting bond. And, 25-year old Cinnamon Williamson, of Creston, was arrested Monday on a Union County warrant for Harassment in the 1st degree. She was later released on $2,000 bond.

(9-a.m. News)

ATV stolen from Guthrie County

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May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding the person or persons responsible for the theft of an ATV. The white, 2014 Honda Foreman Rubicon was stolen from a farm building site near 140th and Chestnut, about 4.5-miles south of Coon Rapids,  sometime after 10:30-p.m. Friday. The theft was reported Saturday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office at 641-747-2214.

(9-a.m. News)

An ATV similar to this 2014 model was stolen from Guthrie County.

An ATV similar to this 2014 model was stolen from Guthrie County.

Cass County Supervisors to act on SW IA egg construction permit

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May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors have a busy meeting Wednesday morning. On the agenda for the 8:30-a.m. session, is a public hearing on a confinement feeding operation permit for Southwest Iowa Egg. During their last meeting on April 29th, the Board learned the facility near Massena intends to renovate the plant buildings in phases, over a period of years. Two buildings will be removed, and replaced with one, larger building with increased capacity for both the laying hens and manure management. The facility is expected to be more efficient and better for the birds. Officials say it will also keep the manure drier, and provide less “out-gassing” of odors.

Later in the meeting, the Supervisors will review the SW IA Egg construction permit, score it on the Master Matrix, and act on a recommendation to the DNR. In other business, the Board will hear a presentation from Cass County Tourism, and a request for funding for tourism brochures. They’ll also act on a resolution supporting a Home Base Iowa, a public/private partnership effort to match military veterans with jobs available in Iowa. And, they’ll act on approving a contract among Cass County, Farmers Energy/Cardinal, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), for a High Quality Jobs Program.

In other business, the Board is expected to act on resolutions to: approve the appointment of a short-term Cass County Treasurer’s administrative assistant, along with the setting of wages for the Cass County Attorney’s and Treasurers administrative assistants; a resolution for appropriations adjustments (spending authority transfer), with regard to the FY 2016 Cass County Budget. And, they’ll act on authorizing the County Recorder to offer passport photo services.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/10/2016

News, Podcasts

May 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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High School Soccer Scoreboard Monday 05/09/2016

Sports

May 10th, 2016 by admin

GIRLS

Nodaway Valley/AC/WCV 3, Carroll 0
Winterset 1, Dallas Center-Grimes 0 (PKs 5-4)

BOYS

Kuemper Catholic 2, Gilbert 0
Lewis Central 1, Underwood 0 (Called at Half. Weather)

High School Golf Scoreboard Monday 05/09/2016

Sports

May 10th, 2016 by admin

GIRLS

Tri-Center 208, Missouri Valley no team score (Medalist: Savanna Huseman, Tri-Center 47)

BOYS

Missouri Valley 171, Tri-Center 176 (Medalist: Seth Svedja, Missouri Valley 39)